Government shutdown: Online or yawn-line?

By John-Henry Perera

on October 2, 2013 11:25 AM

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The government shutdown has even extended to the web. Many national agencies, like NASA in this picture, have gone dark, but some are continuing to stay online. Some services are crucial to our general well-being but others may leave you scratching your head.

The government shutdown has even extended to the web. Many national agencies, like NASA in this picture, have gone dark, but some are continuing to stay online. Some services are crucial to our general

The government shutdown has even extended to the web. Many... Photo-5266996.71301 - Houston Chronicle

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Ted Cruz

Republican Senator Ted Cruz may be the face of the federal shutdown, especially after his lengthy 21-hour Senate speech on the pitfalls of the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare. His website is still running as are other members of Congress.

Republican Senator Ted Cruz may be the face of the federal shutdown, especially after his lengthy 21-hour Senate speech on the pitfalls of the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare. His website is still running as

The FBI website is still up and running and updating content in... Photo-5267999.71301 - Houston Chronicle

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USGS

For the most part, the United States Geological Survey is shutdown. A skeleton set of sites still exists but they aren't being routinely updated. Here's to hoping the West Coast doesn't get caught unaware by a freak quake.

For the most part, the United States Geological Survey is shutdown. A skeleton set of sites still exists but they aren't being routinely updated. Here's to hoping the West Coast doesn't get caught unaware by